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Inclusion - School As A Caring Community
By: Renata Bursten, Dragonfly Staff
Children with special needs are now part of the regular classroom. Teachers seeking success with inclusion will find help and inspiration here.
This site is organized like a three ring binder!
The "Fieldbook" section contains more than 100 interviews with teachers who have experienced success including special needs children in their classrooms.
,The "Resources" section provides original material and reprints from important books about inclusion.
,The "Feedback" section is where you can ask a question, make a comment, or contribute information about your own success with inclusion.
All information is classified according to it's suitability for Elementary, Middle Years, Senior or General educational settings.
A real nuts-and-bolts site for educators!
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PLAY Tip
Teaching Pull-To-Stand In Three Easy Stages
1. Sit the child on a bolster, seat or small physioball in front of a steady surface to pull up on. The child's feet should be firmly planted on the floor. Let the child grasp your hands and rise to standing.
2. Once that step is mastered, try starting the child from a kneeling position. Help them bring one foot forward first and then the other foot as they rise.
3. Then try starting from a sitting position. The feet must swing to the side, then the child moves to an all-fours kneeling position, and then pulls to stand.
This activity helps children develop strong shoulder muscles and general stability. It is especially appropriate for children who have general developmental delays or Down syndrome.